The Mint Needle

I absolutely had to do this post. In a world that is ever so changing, people are turning more and more to an alternative way of looking at our surroundings. We've heard it all, seen it all. We are pro-organic, against MSG, hate preservatives, pro-low sodium, we take supplements, avoid products with hormones, no food dyes, and the list goes on and on. Many of us have actually attempted to avoid doctor visits, unless necessary, in order to build up our immune systems. Remember mrsa? Yup, it's still there. And we stock our bodies up on unnecessary antibiotics, because, "doc.....I really need to get over this cold...fast," a little bit of bug can linger, get stronger, and become resistant to antibiotics when we may really need them.... Hence, 'mrsa'. Anyway, this post is not about that bad bug, or any other kind, for the matter. It is actually about an alternative way to treat our minor illnesses or  minor infections. (Pay attention to the word 'minor'

Hope you enjoy my new header pic as much as I do.  I took that photo in our craft room under a window where my big, plastic craft table fits.  Many of my photos have been taken right there due to the awesome natural light. Beautiful fabrics were all about the table and then.....hearts, they just had to fit in somewhere.  I do that sometimes.....leave fabric laying around and debate what to do with it. There are so many ideas, but not enough fabric so I have to choose wisely or it will end in regret. There are 3 things I must do this year and hopefully sometime soon. Number 1, make a really cute pair of hot pants with quilting fabric so I can look fashionable in the garden and obtain a suntan on my cheesy white legs when the weather's warm. I love the beautiful, bright materials I've been coming across and...it must have an elastic waist and lace trim;) Number 2, pull out those vintage patterns I've collected and start putting them to use. I'd like to create a beautif

So....don't you just hate it when your projects don't turn out quite the way you had pictured? I had a vision in mind. An upscale version of the market bag, with subtle earth tones, 3 pockets,  deep, and sturdy, washable - just not crooked!  This chic and hip market bag was made, double lined, double stitched and serged completely throughout for sturdiness. I would love if you all looked at this and said - "no, it's great!" But I could not bare to sell something on the etsy store that I know I couldn't stand completely behind. Soooo.....my sister is going to be sporting the new "lucy loves me market bag" until I make more. Forget your purse at home. With this market bag, you can carry a water bottle, your keys, and a wallet - deep enough that none of the items will fall out. Hope you enjoy and hope this one sparks new ideas for those crafty do-it yourselfers who are looking for a new spring project.  And yes...those are 2012 spring seed catal

Every holiday season is jam packed with new things. For the last month, I've embarked on new emotional journeys involving, Christmas on the 25th, (or a reminder of how big your kids are getting when you watch them open up their presents),  New Year's, (or a reminder of how fast the year flew by & resolutions), my daughter's 5th birthday, (where did 5 years already go?),  Orthodox Christmas, ( don't forget any traditions), and unfortunately a change in jobs, which added unnecessary stress at times.  Did I mention, that during Christmas shopping, I came home one day to find my husband in disarray with our little one that decided...."I really want short hair.....so I'll cut it myself." With all these things, a mom tries to maintain balance, keep things orderly, organized, tasty, happy, calm, and of course, "smile mom".... And the truth behind it, is that I'm only worried I'll forget to do something, on my list of "to-do's"